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Far North council pushes for separate climate zone to cut building costs
MBIE says any changes must go through a formal review process.
Horror Christchurch rental: Landlord agrees to pay $13k to vulnerable tenants
The rental had a leaking roof and gutters which overflowed into the dining room.
More big spenders, fewer cheap travellers tourism 2024 reveals
Tourism generated $12.2 billion, up 23% compared to 2023.
Unions concerns over new immigration policies for RSE workers
There are close to 9000 workers in NZ under the Recognised Seasonal Employer scheme.
Student flat shockers: Property managers want rental industry ‘cowboys’ gone
A Tenancy Services taskforce is due to inspect some of Dunedin's grotty flats this year.
Revealed: Mega-ministry’s 63% cut to ‘Big Four’ consultancy spending
The agency's "big four" spend went from $7.1m to $2.6m in a financial year.
Wellington social housing buildings earthquake-prone
Tenants will be rehomed when required for earthquake-strengthening work.
Kmart mop causes horror injury to Kiwi woman
Staff lost the mop but still found there were no issues with safety, she claimed.
400 applications, no job: Woman ‘cannot live’ as unemployment reaches four-year high
Suzanne George has been job hunting for more than a year in Wellington.
'Significant life safety risk': Staff backlash over use of quake-prone Police College buildings
Worried staff say their lives are being gambled with for the sake of 'productivity'.
Property Insider: Questions about ‘defective’ apartments
How can it be that 19-year-old apartments need $36.6m repairs or $82m rebuilding costs?
Cops seize $60m of ‘tainted’ property allegedly linked to criminals
A look at some of the properties targeted by police - and why they made the move.
Immigration border staff to strike on New Year’s Eve
It will include about 100 union members not doing unpaid work, and taking breaks together.
'Consequences can be dire': Products for kids recalled due to safety concerns
'The dollar value might be small, but the risk of harm is not worth taking.'
Car dealer using Govt register to 'bully' former customers
Chris Schwartz has also been sending disgruntled customers pictures of excrement.
New rule could see your KiwiSaver build the next harbour bridge
The finance industry also wants to make it easier for firms to list on the stock exchange.
Hefty ACC levy hikes confirmed for next three years
The Government is to commission a review of the state insurer, as costs soar.
Cyber security agency reports spike in hacking incidents
Other surveys suggest under-reporting, while there are job losses at Cert NZ.
'Negligent' landlord fined $4000 for renting out flat with black mould, plants growing into room
The unit had a constantly dripping shower which forced the tenant to wash at work.
'Who does that?' Car dealer pockets customer’s $15k refund, sends them pictures of poo
The couple didn't even get to drive their hybrid Nissan Skyline as a fault was discovered.
Fears NZ could become 'global guinea pig' if new GE reforms pass
Critics of proposed GE reforms say it threatens NZ's agriculture industry.
Editorial: Govt plans to slash red tape on building consents should be cautiously welcomed
OPINION: Homes need to be built quicker but not at the expense of standards.
NZ Post mail deliveries could be cut to twice a week in some parts of country
A proposed rule change could mean fewer deliveries to large parts of the country.
Claims Kiwi businesses shut out of multimillion-dollar cleaning contracts
'A lot of the Government’s cleaning work doesn’t go out to tender.'
Alan McDonald: Holidays Act reform – let’s get it done once, and done right
OPINION: The Holidays Act has long been in need of reform.
Ryan Bridge: Hospital beds, not berths – don't sink Govt cash into Am Cup defence
OPINION: If we’re building infrastructure, let’s go for hospital beds over yacht berths.
Ministry probing fuel problems on Cook Strait ferry
Investigation into whether contamination occurred on the vessel or in the supply chain.
